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June 18, 2016

Questions rise over Bangladesh jailing 11,600 in crackdown

Within six days of announcing a crackdown on Islamist militants, Bangladesh had filled its jailhouses with 11,600 new detainees in what seemed like an astonishing display of law enforcement might.

June 17, 2016

Charges sought for 7 in rape of 16-year-old Brazilian girl

Rio de Janeiro police said Friday they're asking for charges to be filed against seven people in the gang rape of a 16-year-old girl.

June 17, 2016

Putin condemns Russian athletes ban at Rio as unfair

Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned as unfair Friday's decision by the IAAF to uphold a ban on competition for Russian track and field athletes.

June 17, 2016

2 Canadian men found guilty of murder in online truck case

Two Canadian men have been found guilty of first-degree murder in the killing of a man who had posted his truck for sale online.

June 17, 2016

Top US General discusses peacekeeping at UN

The chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff is hosting a meeting at the United Nations to follow up on countries' pledges of troops for United Nations peacekeeping operations.

June 17, 2016

Losses at Orlando's 'Pulse' nightclub felt in Puerto Rico

Ever since last week's shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, people in Puerto Rico have been frantically calling relatives in Central Florida, scrambling to book flights and making funeral arrangements.

June 17, 2016

Kerry's Arctic climate change adventure hits Greenland

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has brought his tour of the Arctic to Greenland, where he's visiting the Northern Hemisphere's largest glacier to bring attention to the dangers of climate change.

June 17, 2016

Putin calls to improve ties with the EU despite sanctions

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on European leaders to improve ties with his country despite sanctions.

June 17, 2016

The Latest: Putin: Russia doesn't want return to Cold War

The Latest from the Russian Economic Forum in St. Petersburg (all times local): 3:50 p.m.

June 17, 2016

The Latest: slaying suspect white supremacist links claim

The Latest on the slaying of British lawmaker Jo Cox (all times local): 9:55 a.m.